Integrating telehealth into nursing education through standardized patient simulation

Sade Simmons, Marian Tabi, Estelle Bester, Joanne Zanetos

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Abstract

Background: Studies have shown there is an absence of telehealth education in nursing curricula. Purpose: This study aimed to enhance the knowledge base of telehealth for undergraduate and graduate nursing students at two regional universities and prepare them for virtual care through didactic and standardized patient simulation. Methods: A 90-minute educational session was offered. A pre- and post-test was used to determine the students’ knowledge before and after intervention. Results: Forty students participated in the study. There was an improvement in test scores. A statistically significant difference in mean pre- and post-test scores was determined. Conclusion: It is imperative to integrate telehealth into the nursing curricula to prepare students for using this modality in all care settings.

Original languageEnglish
Article number101647
JournalClinical Simulation in Nursing
Volume97
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2024

Scopus Subject Areas

  • Education
  • Modeling and Simulation
  • Nursing (miscellaneous)

Keywords

  • Health disparities
  • Nurse education
  • Simulation
  • Standardized patient
  • Telehealth

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